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 +== Structural ==
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 +* wood
 +** 1x4 or thinner to layer/laminate and reinforce
 +** panels
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 +== Mechanical ==
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 +* cable or rope
 +** bulk
 +** clothes-line
 +* pullies
 +* caster wheels
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Contents

Overview

Taking a bootstrap approach, how might I build a CNC subtractive/additive personal fabrication machine out of materials and repurposed tools available at your average neighbourhood Home Depot?

  • Minimum working volume dimensions
    • l=4', w=2', h=2'
    • l=2m, w=1m, h=1m


Ingredients

Tools to Repurpose

Structural

  • wood
    • 1x4 or thinner to layer/laminate and reinforce
    • panels

Mechanical

  • cable or rope
    • bulk
    • clothes-line
  • pullies
  • caster wheels

Personal tools